Narendra Modi: News
14 Sep 2020
ParliamentAmid coronavirus crisis, Monsoon Session begins with unprecedented precautions
The 18-day-long Monsoon Session of the Indian Parliament began on September 14, Monday, with unprecedented precautions, amid the raging coronavirus health crisis.
13 Sep 2020
BiharBihar: Modi praises Nitish Kumar's governance; says it must continue
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for "good governance" in the state.
13 Sep 2020
MaharashtraAmid tussle with Sena leaders, Kangana meets Maharashtra Governor
Actor Kangana Ranaut met Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari at the Raj Bhavan on Sunday evening. Her sister Rangoli Chandel was also present at the meet.
06 Sep 2020
X#WeeklyRecap: PUBG banned, PM Modi's Twitter account hacked, and more
This week, a number of developments were reported in the world of technology, but two events gained particular attention.
05 Sep 2020
Akshay KumarAll you need to know about Akshay Kumar's FAU-G game
Just days after the Indian government placed a fresh ban on more than 100 Chinese apps including the popular battle royale game PUBG amid escalated tension in Ladakh, a made-in-India alternative has been announced.
03 Sep 2020
IndiaTwitter account of PM Modi's personal website hacked, investigation on
On Thursday, the Twitter account of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's personal website was hacked, the social media giant confirmed.
02 Sep 2020
Prakash JavadekarCabinet approves Mission Karmayogi for major reforms in civil service
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved Mission Karmayogi, a scheme designed to bring post-recruitment reforms in civil services.
01 Sep 2020
IndiaFormer President Pranab Mukherjee cremated with full military honors
Former President Pranab Mukherjee, who breathed his last on Monday at the age of 84, weeks after testing positive for coronavirus, was cremated at New Delhi's Lodhi Crematorium with full military honors.
31 Aug 2020
Pranab MukherjeeGovernment announces 7-day state mourning upon ex-President Pranab Mukherjee's death
The central government on Monday announced a seven-day state mourning to pay respect to former President Pranab Mukherjee, who died earlier today.
31 Aug 2020
Shashi TharoorPranab Mukherjee passes away; PM Modi, President Kovind pay tributes
India's former President and Congress veteran Pranab Mukherjee passed away on Monday, weeks after he tested positive for coronavirus,
31 Aug 2020
Akshay KumarNew 'Into The Wild' teaser features Akshay and "elephant-poop tea"
A fresh teaser of the upcoming special episode of Bear Grylls's Into The Wild featuring Bollywood star Akshay Kumar is now out.
30 Aug 2020
India#MannKiBaat: September to mark 'Nutrition Month'; push for indigenous toys
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hosted the 68th episode of his radio show 'Mann ki Baat'.
26 Aug 2020
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)Not even one Rs. 2,000 note printed in 2019-20
Four years after they were introduced, the circulation and printing of Rs. 2,000 notes have declined sharply with not even a single one being printed by Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) currency note presses in the 2019-20 fiscal year, the annual report of the top bank said this week.
23 Aug 2020
Arjuna AwardWhat should I do to receive Arjuna Award, asks Sakshi
Indian wrestler Sakshi Malik, on Saturday, expressed disappointment as she was not conferred with the Arjuna Award.
21 Aug 2020
Farooq Abdullah'This is not Gandhi's India,' says NC chief Farooq Abdullah
Former Jammu & Kashmir CM and National Conference chief, Farooq Abdullah, said his party won't remain silent on the abrogation of Article 370, stripping the erstwhile state of its special status in August last year.
19 Aug 2020
Prakash JavadekarCabinet approves National Recruitment Agency to conduct Common Eligibility Test
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the establishment of a National Recruitment Agency (NRA) to conduct a Common Eligibility Test (CET). This process will help streamline the recruitment process for central government jobs.
18 Aug 2020
NagalandNaga Peace talks in rough weather, PM involves IB Director
With a threat of derailment looming large over Naga Peace talks, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is learned to have roped in Arvind Kumar, the Director of Intelligence Bureau, to steer the conversations in the right direction.
17 Aug 2020
New JerseyClassical music legend Pandit Jasraj passes away; Modi condoles death
Legendary classical vocalist Pandit Jasraj has died after suffering a cardiac arrest, his family said in a statement on Monday. He was 90.
17 Aug 2020
MuslimsDozens from Shaheen Bagh, site of anti-CAA protest, join BJP
The Bharatiya Janata Party said on Sunday several residents of Delhi's Shaheen Bagh locality have joined the party at an induction ceremony. The locality had grabbed national headlines earlier this year over a months-long protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).
16 Aug 2020
Amit ShahModi pays tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee on death anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid tribute to former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his second death anniversary.
15 Aug 2020
Red FortIndependence Day: DRDO's anti-drone tech guarded Modi at Red Fort
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on the occasion of India's 74th Independence Day, a sophisticated military tech developed by the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) formed a part of his security.
15 Aug 2020
XPM Modi mentions sanitary pads at Red Fort, impresses Twitterati
Breaking taboos pertaining to menstruation and taking many by surprise, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said his government delivered sanitary pads to poor women across India at Re. 1.
15 Aug 2020
Red FortThree indigenous coronavirus vaccines in trials, distribution plan ready: PM
With the world counting on a coronavirus vaccine to save it from the disease that has taken 763,572 lives so far, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India is ready to mass-produce the vaccine once it's developed.
15 Aug 2020
IndiaNeighbors, NCC, Health IDs: What PM Modi said on I-Day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday addressed the nation from the ramparts of Red Fort, his seventh straight address since 2014, where he focused on making India self-reliant and steering the country towards a new direction in the wake of coronavirus pandemic.
15 Aug 2020
IndiaIn 1,000 days, all villages will have optical fiber: Modi
Every single village in India will be connected with optical fiber within three years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced.
15 Aug 2020
Red FortPM addresses nation on I-Day, announces National Digital Health Mission
After unfurling the tricolor at the Red Fort on India's 74th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation, noting that the country is witnessing unprecedented times.
15 Aug 2020
Delhi PoliceIndependence Day 2020: PM Modi hoists tricolor at Red Fort
On Saturday, India's 74th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the National Flag at Red Fort, for the seventh straight time. He first unfurled the tricolor at the Mughal-era monument in 2014.
14 Aug 2020
Ministry Of Home AffairsIn coronavirus era, how will India celebrate Independence Day?
Each Independence Day celebration trumps the last one with respect to grandeur, but this year India will have watered-down festivities, considering the coronavirus pandemic.
13 Aug 2020
Nirmala SitharamanPM Modi launches Transparent Taxation platform for honest taxpayers
In a move aimed at helping honest taxpayers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched the "Transparent Taxation - Honoring The Honest" platform.
13 Aug 2020
Uttar PradeshNritya Gopal Das, who shared stage with PM, contracts coronavirus
In a new development, Nritya Gopal Das, the head of Ram Temple Trust in Ayodhya, tested coronavirus positive, reports said on Thursday.
11 Aug 2020
KarnatakaCOVID testing needs to improve in ten states: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for an increase in COVID-19 testing in ten most affected states of the country, stating that these states account for more than 80% of active cases in India.
09 Aug 2020
Agriculture MinistryPM-KISAN: Modi releases Rs. 17,100 crore to 8.5 crore farmers
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday released Rs. 17,100 crore to the bank accounts of nearly 8.5 crore farmers under the PM-KISAN (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi) scheme.
06 Aug 2020
MumbaiMumbai gets slight relief after record-breaking rainfall batters city
Maharashtra's capital Mumbai got a little respite from the downpour on Thursday, as the intensity of rainfall reduced and floodwaters receded in some areas.
06 Aug 2020
GujaratAhmedabad: Fire breaks out at COVID hospital, eight dead
In a terrible piece of news, eight people, including five men and three women, died at a coronavirus-dedicated hospital in Ahmedabad due to a fire early this morning.
05 Aug 2020
Yogi Adityanath"Jai Siya Ram," says Modi after groundbreaking ceremony in Ayodhya
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday gave a speech from the Ram Janmabhoomi site, shortly after he participated in the Bhoomi Pujan ceremony that will kickstart the temple's construction.
05 Aug 2020
Supreme Court Of IndiaAyodhya: PM Modi lays first brick for Ram Temple's construction
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday installed a silver brick at the Ram Janmabhoomi site in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, a symbolic gesture that means the construction of a grand Ram Temple can begin.
05 Aug 2020
Supreme Court Of IndiaAyodhya's Ram Temple ceremony: PM arrives, event to start shortly
A decked up Ayodhya is ready for the groundbreaking ceremony that will pave the path for the construction of a grand Ram Temple. The shilanyas ceremony, which has caught India's attention, will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
05 Aug 2020
Donald TrumpExplosion jolts Lebanese capital Beirut, over 70 killed, thousands injured
Lebanon slipped into mourning after a massive explosion ripped capital Beirut apart, killing at least 78 and injuring nearly 4,000 people on Tuesday.
04 Aug 2020
Supreme Court Of IndiaRama belongs to all, says Priyanka Gandhi before Ayodhya event
Breaking Congress' silence on the groundbreaking ceremony in Ayodhya tomorrow, the party's General Secretary for UP East, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, on Tuesday said Lord Rama belonged to everyone and called for "national unity" and "cultural harmony."
04 Aug 2020
Supreme Court Of IndiaRam Janmabhoomi event: Everything to know about PM's itinerary, attendees
The much-awaited groundbreaking ceremony in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, has been adversely affected by the coronavirus situation, forcing the authorities to truncate the guest list.
